Pretrial Intervention, which is also referred to as “PTI”, is a program designed to allow a first-time offender to avoid a criminal conviction and associated penalties. Third- and fourth-degree crimes are eligible for diversion under this program, which typically requires one year of probation. When someone completes PTI, the original arson complaint and/or indictment is dismissed and this results in avoidance of a criminal record. An arson charge that falls within the second degree or first degree range is ineligible for Pretrial Intervention. An individual can only be admitted into PTI with the consent of the prosecutor when someone is charged with either a first degree crime or second degree crime for arson.
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